In a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance, a bill seeking to revoke the immunity clause for Vice Presidents, Governors, and their deputies have passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Rivers State lawmaker Solomon Bob, is part of a broader effort to amend […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclaimed as fake, a timetable asking the rounds for Nationwide conduct of Congresses. In a rebuttal by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, he dismissed the said timetable as fake and urged party members to ignore same. “The attention of the All Progressives Congress has been […]
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, has expressed deep concern over the declining trend of upholding ethical principles by lawyers in the country. In a recent address to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the erstwhile CJN lamented the erosion of professional standards and the increasing instances of unprofessional conduct among lawyers. […]
There are allegations that David Hundeyin, a well-known journalist, has been concealing his Yoruba identity in order to gain public trust and credibility. Sources suggest that Hundeyin deliberately hides his Yoruba name, aware that it might raise suspicions among many. This situation has ignited a contentious discussion, with some accusing him of dishonesty while […]
The Senate Committee, led by Senator Imaseun, has rejected a petition from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan due to an ongoing court case and potential bias concerns. This decision was made on Tuesday after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Abiola Akiode, accused Imaseun of partiality and requested his resignation as chair. Imaseun argued that the petition was fundamentally flawed, noting […]
President Bola Tinubu has officially enacted the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and South-South Development Commission (SSDC) bills, marking an important advancement in Nigeria’s efforts to foster regional development and fairness. The announcement of the signed bills was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session, finalizing the creation of dedicated development […]
Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North and serving as the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, was present at the hearing to defend Senate President Godswill Akpabio against sexual harassment allegations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Nwaebonyi described the tumultuous hearing as stemming from his belief that he was provoked by former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, […]
Former Vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has given a veiled response of his intention and interest to contest again in 2027. In an interview on “Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie”, Atiku’s response as to whether he would contest has sparked a […]
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has recounted the events that led to her heated exchange with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing. Ezekwesili who spoke on Arise Television explained that the committee’s tone shifted when members implied that the petitioners were not taking the proceedings […]
Presidential Media Adviser, Daniel Bwala has launched a stinging attack on former governor of Anambra State and standard bearer in last presidential election, Peter Obi, labeling him an “ignorant” and “failed politician”. Bwala who dismissed Obi as a man who was busy “buying and selling” rather than fighting for democracy in Nigeria said he had […]
